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- Page 1 XP-400 X-Press® Hydraulic Pellet Press for Spectroscopy Applications Accessory Manual For 115V (04577-46) and 230V (04577-47)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................3 HOW TO USE DIE SET ..............................3 USE OF SPEC-CAPS® (Optional) ..........................4 ADDING SAMPLE TO DIE .............................4 PRESSING UNDER VACUUM (Optional) ........................4 REMOVING SAMPLE DISC FROM DIE ..........................4 INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE ................................5 EVACUABLE DIE SETS ..............................6 DIE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ..........................6 SLEEVE AND PLUNGER ..............................7 INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE ................................ -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The components of the die set are carefully packed to avoid damage or corrosion during storage and shipment. The steel polished steel pellets are immersed in a rust-preventive oil and the other steel components have been lightly coated with the same oil. Before the die is assembled, the oil should be removed with isopropyl alcohol, and all parts wiped dry with a non-abrasive cleaning cloth. -
Page 4: Use Of Spec-Caps® (Optional)
USE OF SPEC-CAPS® (Optional) Spec-Caps® are thin-walled aluminum cups which reinforce, protect, and make handling or labeling of sample disc easier. When properly placed in the die, Spec-Caps® form the bottom and partial sides for the pressed disc. Spec-Caps are available for each Cole-Parmer Die (except for the 10 mm or 13 mm die sets). The Spec-Caps®... -
Page 5: Instructional Guide
INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE 1. After run is complete, remove the die from the press and invert (turn upside down). Place on benchtop or flat surface. Tip: Use one hand to hold plunger in die while turning the die upside down to prevent the plunger from falling out. 2. -
Page 6: Evacuable Die Sets
EVACUABLE DIE SETS Cole-Parmer dies are designed to fit all Cole-Parmer presses, and they are equally compatible with other standard laboratory presses using stand-alone dies. 3610 (10 mm) Die Set Load limit = 5 Tons (4.5 metric tons) Includes evacuable die body, base, plunger, two 10 mm polished steel pellets, O-ring vacuum seal, knock-out ring for sample disc extraction. -
Page 7: Sleeve And Plunger
SLEEVE AND PLUNGER The purpose of the die sleeve and plunger set is to produce an XRF sample disc with a thin layer of sample (1 - 3 g) backed by a binder (1 - 2 g). Such discs are sturdy, prevent damage to the die, and allow full analytical intensity from a small amount of sample. -
Page 8: Sleeve And Plunger Sets
6. Level the binder without shaking or tapping the die. Sample after withdrawing sleeve Tip: Use a plastic spatula to evenly spread the top surface of the and before adding binder over the sample. Do not disturb the sample. binder Binder 7. -
Page 9: Edge Flaring Tools
3619A (31 mm) Pre-Flared Spec-Cap The nominal outer diameter measures 31 mm wide x 8 mm deep, for (#3623) die. Produces pressed disc 31 mm x 5 mm. The (#3619A) has been pre-flared for a snug fit in the (#3623) die, and has an unpainted surface. It may be substituted for the (#3619) 30 mm Spec-Cap in all applications where flaring is recommended. -
Page 10: Binders
3623C (31 mm) Tungsten Carbide Pellets For (#3623) die, sold in pairs. 3616ST (35 mm) Steel Pellets For (#3616) die, sold in pairs. 3616C (35 mm) Tungsten Carbide Pellets For (#3616) die, sold in pairs. 3614ST (40 mm) Steel Pellets For (#3614) die, sold in pairs. - Page 11 3644T-500 UltraBind® Tablets Each tablet weighs 0.5 g. Recommend blending with sample at 10 to 15% by weight. 500 tablets per container. Proprietary blend 3646-150 Prep-Aid Paraffin Binder < 20 µm powder. Recommend blending with sample at 10 to 15% by weight. 150 g container.
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